Facts and figures to know about recommended water rate increases in Flint

FLINT, MI – Flint residents could be paying more than $300 more per year for water and sewer services in five years if city officials enact rate recommendations delivered by a financial consultant.

Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., was tasked by Emergency Manager Darnell Earley to study the adequacy of existing water and sewer revenues, water and sewer financial plans, complete a cost of service study and proposed rates, the impact of transitioning to the Karegnondi Water Authority and explore water and sewer operations and best management practices.

There will be a public forum at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Flint City Hall. Residents will be able to ask questions about Raftelis' study.

The average residential customer pays $115.37 per month or $1,384.44 annually, according to figures provided by Raftelis Thursday, April 10, as part of a presentation on the study during the Flint City Council public works committee.

2016 water: 58 cents goes to operations and maintenance, 33 cents to capital and 9 cents is transferred to operating reserves 2016 sewer: 70 cents goes to operations and maintenance, 37 cents to capital and there is a 7-cent deficit from operating reserves